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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio
UH044DP
DELUXE PACK
Operating Guide
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio WARNING! The citizen band radio service is licenced in Australia by ACMA Radio-communications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class Licence and in New Zealand by MED General User Licence for Citizen Band Radio and operation is subject to conditions contained in those licenses. 1
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio CONTENTS Introduction Features 3 Controls & Indicators 4 Included in Your UH044DP DELUXE PACK 6 Getting Started Battery Installation 7 Charging Batteries 8 Battery Level Display 9 Low Battery Alert 10 Wrist Strap 10 Operation Power On/Off 11 Volume 11 Selecting a Channel 12 To Transmit and Receive 12 To Operate in Duplex Mode 13 Transmit Power Select 14 Scanning 15 1. Open Scan Mode 15 2. Group Scan Mode 16 Priority Channel 17 Programming Scan Channe
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio INTRODUCTION The UH044DP DELUXE PACK contains the UH044 portable two-way UHF-CB radio. It is compact, rugged and fits easily in your hand. This hand held UHF radio will give you consistent, outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations. To ensure that you get the most from the UHO44's features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit. FEATURES 40 Channels Switchable Output Power 2W/0.5W/0.04W Up to
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio CONTROLS & INDICATORS 4
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio CONTROLS & INDICATORS A. Transmit G. Scanning B. Channel Numbers H. Group Scanning C. Key Lock I. Receiving D. Memory J. Power Level Indicator E. Battery Level Indicator F. Duplex Transmit 1. Speaker Jack 10. Transmit Power Select / 2. Microphone Jack open/group scan 3. On/Off Volume 11. Memory On/Off Button 4. LCD Display 12. Duplex On/Off Button 5. Up Button 13. PTT (Push-to-talk) 6. Down Button Button 7. Microphone 14. Monitor Switch 8. Speaker 15
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio INCLUDED IN YOUR UH044DP DELUXE PACK AC Adaptor 3x AA NiCd batteries If any of these items are missing from the box, contact your Uniden Dealer. Optional Accessories Speaker Microphone (SM-040) Earpiece/Microphone (EM-044) Additional AC Adaptor (AAD-044S) Cigarette Charger (CL-040) Headset Microphone (HM-040) 6 UH044DP DELUXE PACK Operating Guide
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION Your Deluxe pack includes 3 AA rechargeable NiCd batteries to power the UH044. You must install and then charge the batteries for 15-20 hrs before use. The UH044 can also use 3 AA Alkaline batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries to avoid damage to the unit. To install the batteries: 1. Make sure your radio is off. 2. Release the battery cover clip, then remove the battery cover. 3. Insert 3 AA rechargeable NiC
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio GETTING STARTED CHARGING BATTERIES Warning Notice! Use only the supplied AAD-044S power adaptor if rechargeable batteries will be used in the UH044. Turn the UH044 knob [ON/OFF VOLUME] off and connect the AC adaptor plug to the mic jack. Battery charging times vary. A longer time is required to charge higher capacity batteries. Rechargeable Batteries Charging Time 700mAH Ni-Cad 14-16 hrs 1000mAH Ni-Cad 24-27 hrs 1300mAH Ni-MH 31-35 hrs Disconne
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio GETTING STARTED BATTERY LEVEL DISPLAY The icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen indicates the UH044 current battery voltage level at all times. The battery level is displayed in 3 levels: LEVEL 1 Battery 100% full LEVEL 2 Battery approx 70% capacity LEVEL 3 Battery approx 30% capacity Almost Empty When SW is pressed at Level Empty, battery icon and channel number will flash. 9
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio GETTING STARTED LOW BATTERY ALERT The LCD on your radio shows a battery meter in the lower right corner. icon indicates a fully powered unit. As the batteries lose power, will flash. When the batteries in the unit are low, the unit will go into a Battery Low Mode. The Transmit Mode is disabled. Recharge the NiCd batteries or replace the Alkaline batteries immediately to continue using the radio. WRIST STRAP 1. Insert short end of the strap through th
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio OPERATION See the Controls & Indicators pages 4 and 5 for button and key operations. When you press any key (except PTT), a short tone sounds. POWER ON/OFF To turn the unit ON, rotate the [ON/OFF VOLUME] clockwise until a “click” is heard. A channel number and battery level should appear on the display. To turn the unit OFF, rotate the [ON/OFF VOLUME] knob counter-clockwise until a “click” is heard. The display will disappear. VOLUME Turn the [ON
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio OPERATION SELECTING A CHANNEL Press or to select the desired channel. If you press and hold the or channel numbers will scroll rapidly. TO TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE The UH044 uses the 40 UHF-CB Channels. For your reference a list of the available channels and corresponding frequencies is printed on page 20. (Channels 22 and 23 are for telemetry and telecommand applications. Transmit should be avoided on these channels). 1. The maximum RF transmit power of
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio OPERATION TO OPERATE IN DUPLEX MODE (REPEATERS) The Duplex function enables you to access local repeater stations. You can only activate Duplex on CH01-CH08. UHF CB Repeaters are used to retransmit or relay your signal. Repeaters will extend the range of your radio and overcome the shielding effect caused by solid obstructions. Eg. CH01 is being used in your area for repeater use. Press momentarily. The DUP icon appears. Press again to deactivate the
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio OPERATION TRANSMIT POWER SELECT The UH044 has three transmit power levels: 2 watt, 0.5 watt and 0.04 watts. To change your transmit power level: 1. Press while in the 'power middle level' to change to 'power high level.' 2. Press while in the 'power high level' to change to the 'power low level.' 3. Press while in the 'power low level' to change to 'power middle level.' TX Power Low TX Power Middle TX Power High Transmitting on a higher level will us
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio OPERATION SCANNING The UH044 has two types of scanning; Open Scanning (OS) and Group Scanning (GS), OS Scan searches all the channels and frequencies in its memory continuously. GS Scan has the ability of monitoring a priority channel every 1.5 seconds while searching channels and frequencies in its memory. Scanning allows you to search for active channels programmed in the OS or GS memory. To initiate scanning, 1. Assuming the unit is on CH01 when s
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio OPERATION 1. If SCAN is deactivated while in an active channel, the UH044 will stay on that active channel. If no other channels are active, the UH044 will reinstate the starting channel. 2. If OS Scanning is initiated when there are no channels programmed in OS memory, an error tone will be heard and scanning will not start. 3. Press and hold will switch to Group Scanning. GROUP SCAN(GS) Mode To use GS Mode Scanning, press and hold the key. GS icon
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio OPERATION PRIORITY CHANNEL The feature allows user to monitor one of the 40 channels, monitoring it every 1.5 secs during Group Scanning. Choosing a Priority Channel The starting channel, when scan is initiated, is always the Priority Channel. To change the priority channel setting while scanning, (eg. PRI Channel is CH17). a. press to select a higher channel (scanning pauses). or b. press , to select a lower channel (scanning pauses). Programming Sc
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio OPERATION DROP-OUT DELAY While scanning, the UH044 stops at a busy channel and receives a transmission. When the received signal is over, the unit will wait for 3 seconds for the return of the signal, otherwise, the radio resumes scanning. KEYPAD CONFIRMATION TONE Assures the user that the keypad has been properly pressed by emitting a beep tone. This tone can be switched on or off. 1. Press and hold button for 1 sec “bp on”will appear for 1.5 secs a
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UNIDEN Model UH044DP DELUXE PACK UHF CB Radio OPERATION BACK LIGHTING The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is backlit for easy viewing at night or in low light situations. The back lighting automatically switches ON every time a key (except PTT) is pressed. It turns OFF 5 secs after the last key is pressed. KEYPAD LOCK To prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad. Press and hold the button for 1.5 Secs until it beeps to activate Key Lock. icon appears. To unlock the keypad, press and hold
